Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes is a documentary on BBC2. Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With famous friends, he finds wellbeing and adventure in wonderful places. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 45 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2025.
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
BMX world champion and Olympic silver medallist Kieran Reilly joins Robson for a weekend to relax, recharge and reset.
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West End star Joe McElderry joins Robson on a two-day trip into the wilds of Northumberland to relax the mind and recharge the body.
Emmerdale actor Laura Norton joins Robson for a break in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. They take a gentle cycle through Swaledale on electric bikes before touring Jervaulx Abbey.
Robson and comedian Rosie Jones throw off their shoes and paddle at Filey in North Yorkshire before diving into a beach sauna. A river cruise and a garden stroll top off their day.
Robson is joined by his sisters Dawn and Joanna, and his brother David, as they head to Northumberland for a camping trip with a difference.
Robson and his good friend, actor Mark Benton, head to the Scottish Borders for a two-day escape to relax, recharge and enjoy the stunning countryside.
Robson gives pal and fellow actor Rupert Penry-Jones a weekend break on the Northumberland coast. The duo go surfing and rock pooling, and they get crafty doing beach art.
Former world and Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams heads to North Yorkshire to join Robson as they explore the great outdoors.
Grantchester co-star Kacey Ainsworth makes her way up to north east England for a weekend staycation with her on-screen husband, Robson Green.
Series 1
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30:00Comedian Lost Voice Guy - aka Lee Ridley - joins Robson in County Durham to explore the benefits of getting into the great outdoors. The pair go for a stroll down memory lane and sail a boat.
30:00Dragons Den star Sara Davies takes Robson gorge-walking in Teesdale as the actor continues his mission to find new ways of spending time in the great outdoors.
30:00Robson and TV presenter Steph McGovern explore beach foraging and kite-buggying in Northumberland, on their mission to find new things to do in the great outdoors.
Series 2
Denise Welch joins Robson for a day in Allendale. They unwind by painting and pony trekking and relax during an open air sound bath.
Series 1 35:00
35:00Robson is joined by Hairy Biker Si King to visit some wild cattle at the Chillingham estate and explore the health benefits of group drumming in an outdoor music session.
30:00Robson is joined by author LJ Ross on a trip along the Northumbrian coast - they visit Holy Island, the setting for LJ's first novel, and sign up for a Nordic walking lesson.
30:00Actress Charlie Hardwick shows Robson the hidden gems of the east Durham coastline while taking an art class on the sand and attending an outdoor singing session.
Series 2
Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.
Robson meets rugby union legend Sarah Hunter back to her roots in the north east of England. The elite athlete and the actor try surfing and pottery painting as they share stories.
Robson is joined by actor Lee Ingleby for a two-day break in the Weardale countryside. The pair sample a forest fitness class, drive a train and build a raft.
Robson invites Olly Smith for an open-air adventure in the Scottish Borders. They sample alpaca walking and sound bathing, and enjoy lunch on a paddle board.